Nexstar Stations Return to DirecTV Lineup Amid Progress in Contract Negotiations

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The WGA emerges from the long slog of a strike and difficult contract talks with a deal that is far richer and more comprehensive than most industry observers would have predicted last spring when the fitful negotiations began. In short, the scribe tribe’s sacrifice of mounting a 148-day work stoppage — coupled with the extra pressure heaped on when SAG-AFTRA went out on strike July 14 — gave the WGA the leverage it needed to power through its agenda. Here’s a rundown of the key issues that have been settled in the tentative agreement that the Writers Guild of America reached Sept.

Coronation Street fans have found themselves sharing the same complaint about Daisy Midgeley as she comforted Ryan Connor following the exposé of his saucy videos. For weeks now the former DJ has been using O-Vidz to make money amid pressure from Peter Barlow to pay his way as he lives with him and Carla.

Hugh Jackman 's ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness was mistakenly called up by Australian radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson on Tuesday, leading her to break her silence on the couple's separation. Parents to a son, Oscar, and daughter, Ava, Wolverine icon Hugh, 54, and actress Deborra, 67, announced their split earlier this month after 27 years of marriage, citing the pursuit of "individual growth". Speaking live on air, Kyle pointed out: "We have actually called you by mistake, it's ridiculous.

Saturday Night Live should be coming back soon.

The BLACKPINK contract negotiations continue.

Jonnie Irwin has delighted fans by sharing an exciting first glimpse of his return to television.The Place in the Sun presenter, 49, who has also been documenting his battle with terminal cancer, revealed he will be back on our screens by posting some teaser images of him filming. Along with the behind-the-scenes snaps, Jonnie explained he has filmed a new episode of Escape to the Country that will be airing on BBC One today, 25 September, at 3 pm.Taking to Instagram to share the news, Jonnie yesterday shared some snaps of him holding his scripts and filming in a picturesque woodland location.

We still don’t know what’s really going on between Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. After the initial scoop about them “hanging out” a lot more all of a sudden, reports have been conflicting. The latest we’ve heard is they are dating — but it’s super casual and not exclusive or anything. We’ll have to wait and see where it goes. And of course they aren’t saying anything about it…

Vanna White is sticking with Wheel of Fortune!

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has pushed back its previously-planned premiere date and paused production amid backlash during the writers strike, Variety has learned. Jennifer Hudson’s talk show was supposed to premiere its new season on Monday, Sept. 18.

Drew Barrymore says she’s putting the return of her daytime talk show on hold amid backlash until the strikes are over.

Ending a two-and-a-half month impasse, DirecTV and leading station owner Nexstar Media Group have agreed to restore the signals of dozens of stations as the companies work to finalize a carriage renewal.

Drew Barrymore this morning posted an emotional apology to WGA members regarding her decision to return to her daytime talk show amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. A number of high-profile actors, writers and organizations responded, most not happy. Barrymore has since removed the apology from her Instagram page.

Several talk shows are planning their returns despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes.

Tom Carter, a longtime former Nexstar exec who is now a senior advisor to the CEO and board of directors, says the company could acquire Disney’s local ABC TV stations with “little friction” if they become available.

It’s not just The Drew Barrymore Show coming back into production amid the strike.

EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore is not the only daytime talk show host returning to air.

Who knows what’s in store for “Yellowstone” after this story breaks? IndieWire (via The Independent) reports that series star Kevin Costner denies that he wanted to exit Taylor Sheridan‘s hit Paramount series. Instead, alleges the actor, he “did negotiate” to return for three more seasons of the show, but left due to scheduling conflicts.

Ethan Slater returned to Instagram after the major headlines made back in July 2023.

Queen now. Royally grooving the night away, Meghan Markle was spotted snapping flicks with Hollywood hotshots Kelly Rowland, 42, and Kerry Washington, 46, at Beyoncé’s third Renaissance World Tour stop in Los Angeles on Monday — Queen Bey’s 42nd birthday.

Denim has certainly had a comeback this year, with singer Pixie Lott, Love Island host Maya Jama, and former The Saturdays star Frankie Bridge all sporting this stylish trend in recent months. And now This Morning host Holly Willoughby has joined the ranks of those making the most of the recent denim trend, as she presented Tuesday's episode in a stylish denim dress from high street retailer & Other Stories.The dress, which costs £75 and has been designed by the brand's Paris atelier, also comes in a red floral and white and pink floral pattern, although Holly opted for the dusty blue design.